Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with Tiptaft Error Motto "Roy Pour Devoir" United Republic of constructed of golden yellow wool

constructed of golden yellow wool

with the cover bearing an embossed author and title

extensive chipping in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring

exhibiting wear on the exterior

" in block capitals and "Bossi Francesco" in italic script on the reverse

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with Tiptaft Error Motto "Roy Pour Devoir" United Republic of constructed of golden yellow woolIn browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Tiptaft, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact but slightly bent to one side, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength